Unofficial Madison County Election Results from March 17
From Madison County’s website: 191 out of 191 precincts reporting Ballots Cast 34,629 out of 192,535 registered voters Republican ballots – 16,602 Democratic ballots – 17,748 Non-partisan ballots – 279 Republican United State Senator Votes Casey Chlebek 9.44% 1,454 Don Tracy 44.01% 6,780 R. Cary Capparelli 9.91% 1,526 Pamela Denise Long 11.46% 1,766 Jimmy Lee…
Read MoreSpartan Sprint for Q’s Wish
Silver Creek Elementary recently announced that they are proud to partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help make a former Silver Creek student’s wish come true. Quintin “Q” Byrne’s wish is to build an outdoor track at Silver Creek Elementary that students and the community can enjoy. Because Q is wheelchair bound, this track represents…
Read MoreMcKendree University to host Easter Egg Hunt on March 28
by Tina Napper • McKendree University, in partnership with the First United Methodist Church, will be hosting their second-annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to noon on the university’s front lawn. The event is free and open to the public. Check-in and registration will begin at 9 a.m. There will…
Read MoreFormer Steffi’s site in Collinsville receives liquor license
by Randy Pierce • Operation of a business formerly known as Steffi’s, which was previously subject to code violations and those have since been addressed, in unincorporated Collinsville is moving forward with the approval of the issuance of a 2026 Class A liquor license. At a meeting of the Madison County Board Public Safety Committee…
Read MoreTriad Track and Field teams each claim podium spots
By Ray Popkess Not only did both boys’ and girls’ track and field teams take podium spots at the Rantoul Indoor Invite at the University of Illinois Armory this past weekend, a plethora of PRs and school records were set by the Knights. The boys’ team finished second overall among the 30 teams at…
Read MoreMcDougal’s Auto Repair request moves forward near Marine
by Randy Pierce • Supported through the first of two required steps and anticipated for final approval at the regular monthly meeting of the Madison County Board scheduled for March 18, a request for a special-use permit allowing the operation of an automotive service and repair business on Marine Road is processing toward its final…
Read MoreMaryville holds public hearing on comprehensive plan, new business district
By Kathy Turner • Maryville Village Board held two public hearings on Wednesday, March 11. The first focused on the changes to the village’s comprehensive plan. The change will allow for mixed-use development. There being no one from the public in attendance, the matter will be moved to the full board for approval next week.…
Read MoreTime to register for the Glen Carbon Easter Egg Hunt on March 29
By Kathy Turner • It’s that time of the year again! The time to register for the Glen Carbon Easter Egg Hunt. Slated for Sunday, March 29, the hunt will be held at Schon Park starting precisely at 1 p.m. Hundreds of children, ages 10 and under, will be there to hunt for eggs. The…
Read MoreHSHS Holy Family Hospital Spring Health Fair in Greenville
By Tribune Staff • Starting Monday, March 9, registration opened for the HSHS Holy Family Hospital Spring Health Fair. All attendees must preregister online at hshsholyfamily.org/healthfair by Monday, April 6. There are limited spots available and day-of registration will not be accepted. If you are unable to register online, or need to make changes to…
Read MoreIllinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returns WWII Purple Heart Medal earned by Chicago Soldier
Family Says the Late Russell Reilly Loved St. Patrick’s Day Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is announcing the return of a missing Purple Heart medal to the family of a World War II veteran who loved to celebrate his Irish heritage every March 17. Little is known about how Russell J.…
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